Police release photo of gun-wielding suspect

Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance to identify the suspects responsible for a weapon offence on New Year’s Day in Dartmouth.

Police have released a photo of a man suspected of pointing a handgun at the heads of two teenage girls on a Metro Transit bus New Year’s Day.

The incident began just after 1:30 a.m. as the bus travelled along Wyse Road in Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Police said.

A man and a woman, both in their 20s, got into an argument with four girls who were about 16 to 18 years old.

The woman punched one of the girls in the face as the two suspects were getting off the bus.

The man is slim, white and five-foot-eight. He was wearing a black Ecko Unlimited jacket with orange writing on the back and white trim, as well as a Denver Broncos blue tuque.

The woman white, in her 20s and has long black hair. She was wearing a black coat and grey sweater.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspects is asked to call regional police at 490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-8477 or going to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.